The river, as it flows through this area, allows you to appreciate the beginnings of the Sil Canyon, where the steep slopes and the terraces of the Amandi vineyards stand out. You can also see the paths used to bring the grapes down to the river, from where they were transported by boat. The traditional buildings in the area are oriented to make the most of sunlight and to protect against cold winds and rain. The river routes offer an excellent perspective of the landscape, highlighting the grandeur of the natural environment and the civil works that characterize the nearby villages and monasteries.
Pier A Beleda / Brandán
Provincia de Ourense
About this port
Port entrance
Route and approach instructions
N/A (river destination)
Gallery
Location
- Address
- Carretera Castro Caldelas -Monforte de Lemos Km 18
- Municipality
- Castro Caldelas
- Province
- Ourense
- Country
- Spain
- Postal code
- 32764
Contact
Coordinates
- Latitud
- 42.407990
- Longitud
- -7.444430
The port
- Eco-destination
- Río Miño - Sil - Ribeira Sacra
- Environment
- From this location, you can explore both the province of Ourense and Lugo. Situated in the Amandi subzone of the D.O. Ribeira Sacra, visitors can admire the slopes of the vineyards and the traditional paths that transport the grapes to the river for transfer to the wineries. The landscape can be enjoyed from spectacular viewpoints such as As Peñas de Matacás and As Penas do Xastre, not forgetting the Centenary Chestnut of Entrambosríos, a natural landmark of the area. The surroundings feature numerous castros, monasteries, churches, castles, and pazos that form an important historical legacy. The province of Lugo offers visits to places such as Quiroga, with its oil mills, Roman mines, and the Syncline; Pantón, with castros, monasteries, and thermal waters; and Monforte de Lemos, with its valuable cultural heritage and the course of the Cabe river. The province of Lugo provides options to visit Quiroga, the oil mills, Roman mines, the Syncline, etc., with the historical complexes in that area. You can see Pantón with its castros, monasteries, thermal waters, etc., and Monforte de Lemos with its heritage and the Cabe river.